---
name: "create_epsg"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "thuban"
version: "1.2.2-14+b1"
release: "Debian 10 (Buster)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/create_epsg"
---

# create\_epsg(1)

convert the epsg file of proj into a python .proj file

## NAME

create\_epsg - convert the epsg file of proj into a python .proj file

## SYNOPSIS

**create\_epsg**  \> *epsg.proj*

## DESCRIPTION

**create\_epsg** converts the epsg file of proj into a python .proj file.

It assumes the original file of proj ('epsg') to be present in the standard location of a system wide installation, i.e. in /usr/share/proj/epsg.

The entries in the source file look like this:

```
FC
# Anguilla 1957 / British West Indies Grid
<200> +proj=tmerc +lat_0=0.000000000 +lon_0=-62.000000000 +k=0.999500 +x_0=40000 0.000 +y_0=0.000 +ellps=clrk80 +units=m  no_defs <>
      F[0]
```